Nigeria, China Forge Stronger Defence Alliance
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria has taken a major step towards strengthening its defence capabilities following a high-level engagement with China aimed at boosting military modernisation, technology transfer and local defence production. The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), led a senior Nigerian delegation to Beijing as part of efforts to deepen strategic defence cooperation […]
FG Upgrades Gombe Snakebite Centre to National Research Hub
By Al-Kadriyar Abdullahi The Federal Government (FG) has approved the upgrade of the Snakebite Treatment Centre in Kaltungo, Gombe State, into the National Snakebite Research and Medical Centre, in a major step towards strengthening Nigeria’s response to snakebite emergencies. The approval was granted by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at its meeting in Abuja, chaired […]
Senate, Youth Leaders Hold Talks on Xenophobia Ultimatum
By Chinedu Echianu The Senate Committee on Diaspora and Non-Governmental Organisations has opened talks with the Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN) over the group’s July 31 ultimatum calling on South Africans to leave Nigeria in response to renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. The meeting, held […]
Tabiowo Launches Book on Nigerian Legislature
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Veteran journalist and former Media Adviser to the President of the Ninth Senate, Ezrel Tabiowo has launched his book, The Nigerian Legislature: Understanding Its Impact on Democratic Governance and National Development, describing it as a major contribution to strengthening democratic governance and deepening public understanding of the legislature. Speaking at the public […]
Mahmud Hadejia to Chair NFF Beach Soccer, Futsal Board
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has appointed Mahmud Hadejia as Chairman of its newly constituted Interim Beach Soccer and Futsal Board, mandating the body to organize and develop Beach Soccer and Futsal leagues across the country. The appointment was one of the major resolutions reached at the meeting of the NFF Executive […]
NCF Wins Prestigious ICC Global Grassroots Development Award
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF) has earned global recognition after winning the prestigious ICC x Rexona Criiio Cricket Festival of the Year Award, a milestone that underscores Nigeria’s growing influence in grassroots cricket development. The award was presented in recognition of the Federation’s transformative Criiio Cricket Festival held in Zamfara State, an […]
Nigeria’s Import Duty Waivers Hit N34tn In 2025 – Customs
By Anayo Akwitti Nigeria’s import duty exemptions have climbed to ₦34 trillion in 2025, with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) attributing the surge largely to government-backed waivers on military hardware and strategic imports. The Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, disclosed this on Monday during an investigative session with the Senate Committee on Finance, explaining that […]
FG Flags Off Tungan Madaki–Zuba Road to Unlock Farming, Trade
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Thousands of residents, farmers and traders in communities along the Tungan Madaki–Zuba corridor are set to benefit from improved transportation, easier market access and new economic opportunities following the Federal Government’s flag-off of a seven-kilometre access road linking the area to the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway. President Bola Tinubu, represented by Speaker of the […]
Nigeria, US Deepen Security, Trade Ties
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, with both countries pledging closer cooperation in security, trade, investment and regional stability. The commitment was made on Monday in Abuja during a meeting between the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye, and the United States […]
Gov Yusuf Retains Garo As 2027 Running Mate
By Zainab Bakare Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has reaffirmed his confidence in Deputy Governor Murtala Garo, announcing that he will remain his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was made during a meeting with federal political appointees at the Kano Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, according to a statement issued by the […]